Quantre
A unique variation of the African-American name Quantrell, origin uncertain.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Quantre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quantre today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quantre births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quantre. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Quantre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,884
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Quantre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quantre by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Quantre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quantre
The name Quantre has its origins in the Etruscan civilization, an ancient culture that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "quantrus," which meant "explorer" or "adventurer." The name first appeared in historical records around the 6th century BCE, during the height of Etruscan power and influence.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Quantre was a renowned Etruscan merchant and explorer who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is said to have embarked on daring voyages across the Mediterranean Sea, establishing trade routes and forging alliances with distant civilizations. His exploits were documented in various Etruscan texts, which have since been lost to time.
In the 3rd century BCE, a prominent Etruscan philosopher and scholar named Quantre Velthurnius made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His work, "De Rerum Natura" (On the Nature of Things), explored the celestial bodies and their movements, laying the groundwork for future astronomical discoveries.
During the Roman era, the name Quantre gained popularity among the upper classes of Roman society. One notable figure was Quantre Cornelius, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 1st century CE. He played a crucial role in quelling the rebellion of the Batavians, a Germanic tribe that had revolted against Roman rule.
In the Middle Ages, the name Quantre resurfaced in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One of the most renowned individuals bearing this name was Quantre de Montfort, a French crusader and military leader who participated in the Fourth Crusade in the early 13th century. He was instrumental in the capture of Constantinople and later became the Count of Tripoli.
Throughout history, the name Quantre has been associated with explorers, adventurers, scholars, and military leaders. While its usage has waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization.
People
Quantre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quantre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quantre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quantre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quantre going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Quantre a common name?
We classify Quantre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quantre most popular?
The single biggest year for Quantre was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quantre is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Quantre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quantre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quantre in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Quantre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quantre in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Quantre can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Quantre?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.